ELA- Unit 2 Vocabulary

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What is the meaning of 'market'?

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to advertise or promote to an audience

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An informational essay is written using

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facts (true stuff) about a topic.

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Fill in the blank: ________ is the quality of being trusted and believed.

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credibility

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Fill in the blank: ________ are elements of any text other than the writing itself which helps you locate and learn information.

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text features

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What is a 'claim'?

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The writer's position on an issue or problem.

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What does 'credibility' mean?

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The quality of being trusted and believed.

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What are 'text features'?

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Elements of a text that help locate and learn information, such as headings, captions, and graphs.

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What is the purpose of an informational essay?

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To provide facts and information about a specific topic.

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What is a 'thesis statement'?

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A statement that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What does 'persuasive writing' aim to do?

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To convince the reader to accept a particular viewpoint.